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Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.
AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.
AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.
Description/Overall purpose of the Job
Maintenance Test Pilot – RAF Shawbury / RAF Valley
Conduct helicopter maintenance check and ferry flights between operator and customer bases.
Assist the Chief Test Pilot in day to day maintenance flight operations scheduling in conjunction with business demands.
Act as an MFTS aviation SME.
Conduct safe operational maintenance check activities in accordance with AHUK Flight Operations Manual and CFAOS
Travel as required within the UK and Europe.
Main responsibilities
Under direction of the Chief Test Pilot and/or Head of MFTS:
Carry out day to day maintenance check flights and ground runs.
Ferry helicopters between customers and maintenance bases.
Support Sales by carrying out demonstration flights, producing performance data and training customers.
Under own initiative
Conduct maintenance flight tests & ground runs.
Liaise with MRO/Installations to plan maintenance check flights / ground runs.
Liaise with and advise the Design Office on modifications and research regulations and design requirements.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Be capable of holding both H135 and H145 type ratings.
Be capable of holding CFAOS pilot approvals.
Capable of holding a Class One CAA Medical.
Good communicator capable of representing AH UK both to commercial and military customers.
A good aviation background with an understanding of aircraft systems and engineering.
Desirable
Have working knowledge of MAA 2000 series and CFAOS regulations.
Have working knowledge of CS27/29 & Part Ops.
Computer literate in MS Office desktop applications.
Education, Qualifications or Training
Essential
Hold a current CAA CPL(H) or equivalent.
Hold a current Instrument Rating (Multi-Engine)
Hold a UK driving Licence.
Desirable
Ex-Military trained.
Instructor TRI/TRE Ratings.
NVG Qualifications & Experience.
Experience of CFAOS Operations.
Additional requirements
Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
Team player with ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate internally and externally at all levels.
A reliable individual capable of working without close supervision in remote locations.
Ability to offer an alternative solution and general optimism.
The Reward
In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:
Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6, employee 4 basic
Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
Bikes to Work (up to 3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
Health-care Cash Scheme
Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
Health Assessments
Travel Insurance
Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
Data Protection
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to contact.recruitment.ahuk&64;airbus.com in the first instance for the attention of Carmel Jones
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK LtdEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
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Testing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom&64;airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
